Fly Fishing Adventures with Riversnorth in Marquette, MI

Marquette, Michigan stands as a rugged gateway to some of the Midwest’s most rewarding freshwater fly fishing, and Riversnorth Fly Fishing Guide Service is a leading name in turning those waters into unforgettable angling adventures. Operating out of Marquette, a city perched on the southern shores of Lake Superior, Riversnorth specializes in guided trips that marry technical expertise with genuine local insight, targeting prized species such as steelhead, Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, and brown trout. The region’s diverse waterways, including Lake Michigan and Lake Superior tributaries and the legendary St. Mary’s River near Sault Ste. Marie, offer a playground for anglers willing to follow a skilled guide into northern Michigan’s wild aquatic corridors.

Riversnorth’s guides, including owner Brad Petzke and the knowledgeable Dean, boast decades of experience reading water behavior, fish patterns, and seasonal migrations. This intimate knowledge translates to tailored techniques, custom fly selections, and insider access to prime fishing holes where novices and seasoned anglers alike can improve their skills and land trophy catches. One standout feature is their hands-on teaching approach, demonstrated by patient instruction for families and individual anglers—creating an environment where learning and landing fish happen simultaneously.

Beyond the thrill of hooking steelhead or Atlantic salmon, anglers travel here for the rugged backdrop—rough sandstone bluffs, cool pine forests, and powerful currents coursing through crystalline freshwater. Riversnorth’s service is not only a way to fish but a bridge to understanding the complex ecology of the Great Lakes’ tributaries and the challenges facing native fish populations.

Whether chasing steelhead on a brisk fall day or fishing trout streams in summer, Riversnorth Fly Fishing Guide Service represents a rare blend of local expertise, conservation-minded stewardship, and accessible guided experiences in an otherwise remote stretch of wild Michigan waterways.